The Dust Bowl – an Analysis of Ken Burns’ Documentary

The Dust Bowl is an informative and eye-opening documentary film by Ken Burns. The film tells the story of the Dust Bowl, which was “the worst man-made disaster” in American history. The documentary uses eyewitness accounts to help shape the narrative of what caused the Dust Bowl. The theme of the film is human greed, and a disconnect that humans have with nature. The film is effective in illustrating the conditions that led to the Dust Bowl, and the effects that the disaster had on the citizens of the Great Plains. The film is a cautionary tale about the current state of our world and how we mistreat nature.